Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-25
GENERAL NEWS.
Not Much Change in Bart
lett's Condition.
INTERVIEW WITH WATERMAN.
Patterson Speaks of the Legal
Intrieacies of the Railroad
Investigation.

Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD,
SAN Francisco, August 24.-Gov-
ernor Bartlett's condition this morning
is far better than was anticipated.
His brother, Columbus Bartlett, stated
that there was hope that the life of
the Governor would be prolonged for
few days. "My brother passed a
good night" said Mr.. Bartlett. "He
went to sleep early and did not often
awaken, and then only for few mo-
ments, when he received some nour-
ishment."
CHURCH RITES.
"About o'clock last night he ex-
pressed wish to see DR.. Beers, of
Trinity Church, an old friend of his.
The doctor arrived about 10 o'clock
and administered the last sacrament.
He is also with him this morning."
HE SEEMS BETTER.
"The Governor has taken very little
nourishment, but it is surprising to
note the change in his condition.
may say that he is very much better.
His speech is clearer and his voice
has gained in strength"
ENDURING FRIENDS.
The house has been besieged with
visitors since the announcement was
made yesterday that the Governors
life was in danger. The Governor
was watched last night by Drs. Perry
and Bucket. Early this afternoon the
Governors condition was more favor
able. He was resting easy and his
mind was perfectly clear.
A FAVORABLE REPORT.
A dispatch received at 2 Is reads as
follows: "There is less paralysis in
the face, and respiration is normal.
Temperature is 93 3-5; pulse, GA. The
Governor is better"
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
Governor Bartlett has revived more
to-day than it was thought possible
when he was stricken down yesterday.
At about 5 o'clock this morning he
opened his eyes and gazed about him
with questioning look of surprise
and doubt which gradually passed
away, as he became aware OF the
presence of the familiar faces about
him.
HIS FIRST WORDS WERE:
81 did not expect to see the light of
to-day. Yes, | feel somewhat better"
The administering of the sacrament
on the previous night by Rev. Doctor
Beers doubtless tended to deepen the
impression upon the invalid's mind OF
death coming in the night.
HE HAD GOOD SLEEP.
Between and 10 o'clock he slept
well for nearly three hours. At 10
O'Clock Rev. Doctor Beers called, and
to him the Governor talked freely for
about half an hour or more, after
which he appeared weary but quite
conscious OF everything transpiring
about him.
NoURIsHMENT TAKEN.
BY way of nourishment he was
given little melon and egg beaten up
in milk. No perceptible change oc-
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late hour tonight. Late this even
ing his voice seemed. clearer than at
any time during the day. At mid
night he is resting quietly.
NO HOPE AT ALL.
No probability exists in the minds
of the Governors medical attendants,
Mrs. DR.. Bucket and DIR. Perry, that
he will recover, the utmost that is ex-
pected being his probable lingering
for week, while he is liable to be
called away at any moment.
WHAT WATERMAN SAYS.
SAN DIEGO, August 24.-Lieutenant-
Governor Waterman was interviewed
to-day regarding Governor Bartlett's
probable fatal illness. He said that
it was not fitting for him to make any
statement at this time. He regretted
exceedingly the Governors illness and
hoped for favorable termination of
it, as he had no desire to assume the
Governors chair under such melan-
choly conditions. He trusted that the
telegraphed reports were exaggerated.